Sterilizer Repair Technician
Listed on 2026-07-19
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Field/Service Technician, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Installation Technician
Competitive Pay and Sign‑On Bonus
- Competitive hourly pay based on experience
- $5,000 sign‑on bonus (requires a one‑year employment commitment; repayment if employment ends before one year)
Join a leading medical device services organization that supports hospitals, surgery centers, laboratories, and research facilities by ensuring critical sterilization and washing equipment remains operational. This role is ideal for a mechanically inclined Field Service Technician who enjoys troubleshooting complex equipment, working independently, and making a direct impact on patient care.
As a Sterilizer Repair Technician, you will travel throughout the Des Moines region performing installation, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of sterilization, industrial washing, and surgical equipment. You’ll partner directly with healthcare professionals to ensure essential medical equipment operates safely, efficiently, and reliably.
Benefits- Travel reimbursement provided
- Company‑provided laptop and service technology
- Paid time off (PTO)
- 401(k) with company match
- Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
- Accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance
- Ongoing training, certifications, and professional development
- Excellent career growth opportunities
- Monday‑Friday
- Typical hours: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Occasional emergency service calls as needed to support customer equipment
- Troubleshoot, repair, refurbish, and maintain industrial washing, sterilization, and surgical equipment
- Perform preventive maintenance and emergency repairs on equipment from manufacturers including Getinge (CASTLE), Steris (AMSCO), Consolidated, Tuttnauer, and other leading manufacturers
- Install new equipment and complete equipment modifications
- Autoclaves
- Rack Washers
- Tunnel Washers
- Bedding Dispensers
- Blanket Warmers
- Surgical Lights
- Surgical Tables
- Maintain accurate service documentation and inventory records
- Educate customers on proper equipment operation and preventive maintenance
- Build strong customer relationships through exceptional service
- Plan and manage service schedules to ensure timely completion of assignments
- Complete service reports within required timelines using company software
- Identify opportunities for equipment upgrades and additional service solutions
- Follow all company safety policies and customer site protocols
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum one year of experience repairing and maintaining Getinge (CASTLE) and/or Steris (AMSCO) washing, sterilization, or surgical equipment
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
- Strong mechanical, electrical, and troubleshooting skills
- Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems
- Computer proficiency with Windows‑based software
- Excellent communication, organization, and customer service skills
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability to work independently in a field service environment
- Technical school education in mechanical, electrical, or electronics
- 1‑3 years of field service experience (or 3‑5 years of equivalent hands‑on technical experience)
- Previous experience servicing medical sterilization equipment in hospitals, laboratories, universities, or healthcare environments
- Travel throughout the assigned Des Moines territory and surrounding areas
- 60–90% local travel
- Customer sites may be located up to 3 hours from your home base
- Flexibility to respond to occasional emergency service calls and accommodate customer schedules as needed
This opportunity is well suited for experienced professionals with backgrounds such as:
- Field Service Technician
- Medical Equipment Repair Technician
- Medical Device Field Service Technician
If you’re passionate about solving technical problems, delivering exceptional customer service, and supporting healthcare facilities by keeping critical equipment running at peak performance, we’d love to hear from you.
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